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The 19 Best Documentaries Of The 2010s
The 19 Best Documentaries Of The 2010s

In the 2010s, filmmakers pushed conventions of the form in both aesthetics and subject matter, expanding the umbrella of what be considered a “documentary.” The result was a decade of feasting for non-fiction film lovers.

The Ten Best Action Films of the Decade 2010-2019
The 10 Best Action Films Of The Decade 2010-2019

Jake Tropila chronicles his top ten action films of the last decade.

57 Adaptations Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Ranked
57 Adaptations Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Ranked

Today, A Christmas Carol stands among the most frequently adapted stories in the history of film and television, ranking alongside Sherlock Holmes, Robin Hood, The Three Musketeers, and Frankenstein. Which is the best?

"OK, Boomer:" How ARTHUR CHRISTMAS Predicted Our Inter-generational Conflict
“OK, Boomer:” How ARTHUR CHRISTMAS Predicted Our Inter-generational Conflict

Arthur Christmas offers a world where old and new work together, tossing out destructive baggage while keeping both wisdom and progress.

Paul Thomas Anderson & HAIM: Elevating the Music Video Medium
Paul Thomas Anderson & HAIM: Elevating The Music Video Medium

In April 2017, indie trio HAIM released a live recording of their new, unreleased song “Right Now” in a video directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, shot on 35 mm film and in one unbroken take.

Staff Inquiry: Best Movies Of The Decade 2010-2019
Staff Inquiry: Best Movies Of The Decade 2010-2019

The Film Inquiry team shares their top ten lists of their favorite movies of the decade, making up our Top Ten Best Movies Of The Decade.

Reacting To Super-beings In BRIGHTBURN And MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Reacting To Super-Beings In BRIGHTBURN & MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

Cult-like reverence, government involvement, the possible destruction of humanity, and living in a constant state of panic are all what would happen if Superman showed up today.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND & Choosing Your Own Ending

We discuss the films Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Arrival, in reference to how they deal with complicated ideas of fate and free will.

How BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Illuminates the Politics Of Race & Class
How BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Illuminates The Politics Of Race & Class

Director Gurinder Chadha’s work offers American viewers a valuable political lesson about the intersection of class struggle and racism.

THE FORCE AWAKENS & The Art Of The Billion Dollar Trailer

Many of the best movie trailers out there follow a specific formula; here, we analyze this formula in relation to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Why We Should Leave James Dean Alone
Why We Should Leave James Dean Alone

For the first time in 64 years, the late, great James Dean is reportedly starring in a new movie.

How BOYHOOD Helps Me Reassess My Perspective About Life
How BOYHOOD Helps Me Reassess My Perspective About Life

Boyhood is an impactful film, teaching us the strong life lesson of the importance of living in the moment.

The Era Of Underwhelming Pixar Sequels: TOY STORY 4 vs. INCREDIBLES 2
The Era Of Underwhelming Pixar Sequels: TOY STORY 4 vs. INCREDIBLES 2

When looking at the two most recent of Pixar’s underwhelming sequels, both unquestionably fueled on the nostalgia of its now-grown paying audience, there’s only one clear winner in this fight.

Po-Chih Leong’s PING PONG: An Examination Of Language & Identity

Ping Pong (1986) directed by Po-Chih Leong is a Cantonese and English-language comedy-drama that examines aspects of the Chinese diaspora in Britain.

How THE WALKING DEAD Is A Return To The Zombie Genre's Racist Origins
How THE WALKING DEAD Is A Return To The Zombie Genre’s Racist Origins

The Walking Dead acts as a return to the toxic, abhorrent roots of the zombie genre, and presents a world where racism doesn’t exist.